Four home contests for the Blue Devils today! Come and join us in the fresh air on what is a simply BEAUTIFUL Friday afternoon!
The Syracuse Museum of Science and Technology (MoST) is sponsoring a series of STEM challenges throughout this school year, and Camden CSD students from grades 4-12 have been invited to participate. Registration is free, and materials are provided by the MoST for each challenge.
The museum is hosting a bridge building challenge on Saturday, November 9th from 9 AM to Noon on its campus in downtown Syracuse. Students will compete to build bridges that are as strong as possible, while also being as lightweight as possible.
There are two divisions: A junior division for Grades 4-8, and a senior division for Grades 9-12. Teams can be from 1 to 4 students.
Students would need to register online, and then make arrangements to get their materials from the museum. Opportunities to set up a support session with the MoST staff are available by appointment, and there is a walk-in session scheduled for tomorrow, 9/28, from 9:30 to 12:30 at the MoST.
More information about the contest is available here:
https://www.most.org/learn/stem-challenges/
Hittin' the road for some Thursday night football tonight. The Blue Devils varsity heads to Carthage to battle the Comets. 6 PM start.
Carthage Live Stream (HUDL Website or HUDL Fan App)
https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/watch?b=QnJvYWRjYXN0MTExODEwOA%3D%3D
We've got a trio of home games to look forward to today! Modified Boys' Soccer hosts VVS, Modified Football hosts Oneida, and Varsity Boys' Soccer hosts Sherburne-Earlville!
Congratulations to the following students on their election to serve as Camden High School National Honor Society officers for the 2024-25 school year!
President: Calli Evans
Vice-President: Mackenzie Keil
Secretary: Annaka Stauring
Treasurer: Jade Barringer
Service Coordinator: McKenzie Allard
The Camden modified and varsity cross country teams took on Whitesboro, CVA, and Holland Patent in a dual meet held yesterday at the Town of Deerfield's Wilderness Park.
Photos Courtesy Of: Alana Golden
This morning, Camden High School had the opportunity to host guest speaker Veda Tucker from the Rachel's Challenge organization.
Rachel's Challenge is an organization that addresses the challenges posed by bullying and school violence through programming that examines the problems at their source, and promotes connection and kindness across school communities. By taking "Rachel's Challenge", a student pledges to spread kindness, set a positive example, and make their school a better place to be. To date, the organization has presented to over 30 million people worldwide.
For some students, Tucker may be familiar. A few years ago, she came to Camden Middle School to facilitate the Rachel's Challenge "Chain Reaction" event on behalf of the organization.
Following a general school-wide assembly, Tucker has been working in a small group session this morning with members of the CHS Student Leadership group. As part of these sessions, the group became the first to sign the new CHS Rachel's Challenge Banner!
We are just over a week away from the registration deadline for the 2024 Camden Homecoming Festival Parade! The parade takes place on Saturday, October 5th at 1 PM here in the Village of Camden.
Parade Registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd4AGhmis4IhQPgduijPq6EtBiAItovcg7NiYBxrujuKxcL_w/viewform
Parade Instructions: https://core-docs.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/2998/CCSD/3441722/ParadeInstructions2024.pdf
Flu Season is coming. Stay ahead with these tips from the New York State Department of Health.
The modified boys' soccer team is back in action today against Holland Patent, one of eight contests across Camden Athletics on a busy Monday afternoon!
For more updates on Camden Boys' Soccer at all levels, visit the "Camden Boys' Soccer" page on Facebook!
Friday night was a memorable night, and fittingly, it was dedicated to someone who made so many Friday nights memorable for the Camden community.
During the football game against Homer, we held a special recognition ceremony in memory of legendary community fixture Donald "Pops" VanDresar, who passed away in June at 92 years of age. Many of those 92 years were spent as a devoted member of our community, including a tremendous half century-long run as the public address announcer for Blue Devil football games.
Whether it was on the microphone, through philanthropic endeavors, his work with local civic organizations, or his service to our country in the United States Navy, "Pops" was a man who had a knack for helping others, and through those efforts, made our community better every single day. We are lucky that he chose Camden to call home for so many years.
In that spirit, we are pleased to say that going forward, the newly-added press box at the Camden High School stadium will be known as the Donald "Pops" VanDresar Press Box. Signage will be put in place soon.
We were fortunate to host a huge contingent from his family during Friday's ceremony, led by his wife of 64 years, Dolores. Thank you all for coming to celebrate his life with us, alongside so many individuals that have been impacted by his commitment and dedication to Camden.
Full story to follow.
(Photos courtesy Danielle Danaher and the Camden Football Boosters)
BLUE DEVIL NEW STAFF SPOTLIGHT
In the coming weeks, we’ll introduce you to members of our Blue Devil family who are new, or are changing roles between buildings for the school year.
Today, we welcome CHS Special Education teacher Crystal O’Hara! Crystal is a graduate of Appalachian State University and East Carolina University who is joining us for the first time this year.
Crystal brings a dozen years of experience to Camden, and this will be her second year in the State of New York. She taught for 11 years across two districts in North Carolina before heading to the Empire State, and has found a sense of community here in Camden.
“The community vibe that permeates the halls has been the most enjoyable experience and something that I am not accustomed to,” O’Hara said. “Coming from a military family and having moved around throughout my life, I have always wanted a place that feels like home. I am so excited to feel so welcomed and look forward to being a part of such a wonderful community.”
Within any community, the schools are an important component, and the importance of the opportunity to propel students to their potential is not lost on her.
“I am super excited about the opportunity to work with everyone to ensure success for our children in the future,” She said. “Thank you so much for sharing your most precious gifts, I promise to treat them like my own, challenge them to always do better than yesterday, encourage them to shoot for the stars, and always follow their dreams.”
When she’s not in the classroom at CHS, she enjoys grilling, painting, karaoke, and spending time with family. Welcome!
Rise and shine, Blue Devils! This morning, we'll recognize the Camden Girls' Varsity Tennis Class of 2025! Match time is set for 11 AM as Camden takes on Central Valley Academy. Senior day festivities will happen before then, so please arrive early!
Here we go, Blue! The third game of the 2024 season has arrived as the Blue Devil varsity battles Homer under the lights at the CHS Stadium. 6:30 PM Kickoff. Free Admission. It's alumni night at the stadium, and we will also be honoring the memory of a beloved member of the Blue Devil Football family, Donald "Pops" VanDresar. It will be a truly special evening.
Live Stream: https://fan.hudl.com/usa/ny/camden/organization/17261/camden-high-school/video
Some helpful reminders about procedures for tonight's game:
-An adult must accompany all elementary and Middle school students. Students not accompanied by an adult will not be allowed in.
- Playing catch or games of any kind will not be allowed.
- Students should not wander around and should be cheering for our Blue Devils!
- Capital project construction is still happening. Please stay away from any taped-off areas.
- Spectators are expected to abide by the Camden Central School District Sportsmanship Policy. (https://5il.co/2x2uy).
Thank you for your continued support of the Blue Devils!
(Image In Graphic: Emily Petrie, Valley View Studios, https://valleyviewphotoco.com/)
It's a great day to get out and support Blue Devil girls' soccer at CHS! JV and Varsity are set for 5 PM starts against Central Valley Academy today!
Senior Nights are just around the corner, beginning with girls tennis on Saturday!
Fall Sports Senior Nights are just around the corner!
At CHS, our Global 10 students totally "Rule"! Mrs. Hastwell and Mrs. Philpott's ninth period class was learning about absolute monarchies, and sophomores Ella Lynch and Gabby Lebron were excited to show off the crowns they made!
Join Connected Community Schools and CFLR for this pair of free stress management seminars for students and families. Valarie, our Connected Community Schools project manager, is available for questions. A contact number is included in the flyer.
